Meditation- books to read...where to get started?!
Question: I was wondering if there were any books I could read to find out more on meditation and how to do it. I am trying to work on some anger controls and really think it would be a heathy alternative. And inexpensive. I know it's more than just clearing my mind so I need to understand it more so I can do it right. I am not interested in any medications, I would rather be more in tune with myself than to be chemically altered....it's not that kind of anger problem....I am just quick to get upset about little things any more and it can get me into trouble! Thanks for any help!
Answers: I was wondering if there were any books I could read to find out more on meditation and how to do it. I am trying to work on some anger controls and really think it would be a heathy alternative. And inexpensive. I know it's more than just clearing my mind so I need to understand it more so I can do it right. I am not interested in any medications, I would rather be more in tune with myself than to be chemically altered....it's not that kind of anger problem....I am just quick to get upset about little things any more and it can get me into trouble! Thanks for any help!
For Meditation- Get the book "Meditation" by Sri Eknath Easwaran.
For Anger- Overcoming Situational and General Anger by Jeff Deffenbacher
-GDP
Library, amazon.com, etc
OSHO has written a series of books on meditation. You should start with him
I feel the first thing to get you started should be.....sit for atleast 15 minutes in a quiet room everyday....close your eyes, stay calm, quiet and watch your mind. Millions of thoughts (old and new) will come and go....and eventually over a period of time you will find that you have no thoughts to bother you or anger you. Its just calmness. That is happiness. With happiness, you will find yourself becoming more compassionate and will feel the urge to learn more about life. Doors to the knowledge and better understanding will begin to open by itself. Try this out first. Looking outside never helps...look within and you will find every answer and all the happiness you want.
meditation if done with quality will help your problem. i suggets a yoga book is best, it works for me. they have various meditation methods. dont overdo it at first and u will be fine , good luck.